The Queen's Fools Theatre Company announced that international performers Peter Winkelmann and Anja Racič will lead HAG, a new immersive experimental show opening October 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. The entire run sold out within twelve hours of tickets becoming available, demonstrating substantial audience demand for innovative theatrical experiences.
HAG is described as an audience-driven production that blends improvisation, research, and unconventional rehearsal methods. Unlike traditional theater, the show evolves nightly based on participant interactions and willingness to engage with its chaotic structure. Winkelmann and Racič serve as co-conspirators in the production, having workshopped the piece through live test runs and contributed to its development from inception.
Mason Conrad, CEO of Queen's Fools Theatre Company, stated that the performers bring consistency, experience, and fearless creativity necessary for HAG's success. The company has gained recognition for creating immersive theater that challenges conventional norms, as noted in coverage by publications like No Proscenium and Last Call Theatre. Previous work has been described as unlike any other, emphasizing its unique impact on audiences.
The rapid sell-out of HAG highlights growing public appetite for experimental performance art that prioritizes participant agency and unpredictability. This trend reflects broader shifts in the entertainment industry toward immersive experiences that break from passive viewership. The involvement of established performers like Winkelmann and Racič lends credibility to such ventures, potentially influencing future productions in the immersive theater sector.
Queen's Fools, based in Los Angeles, focuses on creating collaborative, improvisational theater that engages audiences directly. Their approach avoids traditional scripts and embraces uncertainty, aiming to deliver unique experiences with each performance. The success of HAG may encourage other companies to explore similar models, expanding opportunities for innovative live art forms.
